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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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